Assistant Professor, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, USA

Illinois Institute of Technology is accepting applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position specializing in astronomy and astrophysics. The academic appointment for the position will be in the Illinois Tech Department of Physics with an expected start date of August 15, 2024.

A successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized astronomy or astrophysics research program, attract external research funding to support their program, advise undergraduate students, supervise graduate student MS/PhD research, and teach physics or astrophysics courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

A Ph.D. in physics or a related field is required; prior astronomy or astrophysics postdoctoral research experience is desirable, but not required.

Applicants should prepare the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• DEI statement: A one-page statement that should address specific past and/or potential contributions to the equitable and inclusive delivery of academic instruction and support to students from diverse backgrounds, including, without limitation, individuals of different ages, races and ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, and socio-economic conditions.

• All documents aside from CV and Cover letter should be submitted as a single PDF portfolio.

Applicants who are selected for additional interaction with the search committee will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three references. The initial review of applications will begin December 31, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about this position can be directed to the search committee chair, Prof. Pavel Snopok at [email protected]